Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Tim Carman, age 71, spent his life dedicated to education and helping children succeed in life and in the classroom. With a doctorate in education, he was the superintendent of schools for the Greater Albany Public School System in Albany, Ore. He was also the deputy superintendent, assistant superintendent, or principal for other school districts in Washington and Oregon. Throughout his 32-year career, he taught at every grade level from kindergarten to graduate school. Additionally, he was the... Full story
Merle R. Kaasa, age 54, went to join his parents as a result of a farming accident on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. Merle Richard Kaasa was born to Osbourne "Ozzy" and Joy Kaasa on Jan. 19, 1965, in Malta, Mont. Merle grew up in Dodson, Mont., working on the family farm and graduating from Dodson High School in 1983. He loved playing basketball in high school. His mother, Joy, kept a large scrapbook of his basketball games. Merle touted himself an "OK ball player that was kinda big and slow." To... Full story
Joan McGarvey, 82, passed away peacefully at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood, Mont., on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, after complications from a broken hip. Memorial services will be Saturday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m. at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Plentywood. Joan Estelle McGarvey was born Oct. 12, 1936, to James and Mildred (Larson) McGarvey in Glasgow, Mont. She attended Nashua Public School, in Nashua, Mont., and graduated in 1954. She went to Kinman Business University in Spokane, Wash. In... Full story
Lalon Roger Trang,83, of Nashua, Mont., died Thursday, Aug. 8,2019, in the Intensive Care Unit of St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, Mont. Our beloved father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather will be missed, but he's no longer in pain, and for that we are grateful. A memorial service will be held at Bell Mortuary, in Glasgow, Mont., on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest in the Nashua Cemetery in Nashua and a gathering of his friends and family will follow at the... Full story
Monica (Siebert) Sather, 73, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in her home in Jamestown, N.D. Monica Louise Siebert was born at Trinity Hospital, Jamestown, on March 6, 1946, to Anton and Elizabeth (Stark) Siebert, of Kensal, N.D. She grew up in Kensal and married Frederic Gast on Dec. 30, 1965. She later attended trade school in Montana, receiving a diploma in keypunch operation. She was married to Menford "Bud" Louis Sather on Oct. 5, 1974, at St Raphael's Catholic Church in Glasgow, Mont. She lived... Full story
Albert G. Franzen, 88, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow. Family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. A mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19, at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, burial with Military Honors will be in Highland Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Albert’s name to Friends Of The Pioneer Museum, VFW Post 3107, Valley County Hope Project or St. Vin... Full story
Frances C. (Sandvig) Newton, 100, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, with Pastor Todd Wright officiating. Inurnment will take place in Highland Cemetery. Frances was born Dec. 27, 1918, in Bremerton, Wash., to Carl J. and Helen J. (Pederson) Sandvig. The family moved to Sandpoint, Mont., where Frances received her grade school education. She... Full story
Mary JoAnn (Shuman) Miller, 78, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019, at her home in Glasgow, Mont. Services will be held at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, with a reception at St. Raphael’s Parish Center.... Full story
Dave Gorton, 70, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Billings, Mont., after a brief battle with cancer. Per Dave's wishes there will be no formal services to mark his passing, however his sister and brother felt no harm could come from an entirely spontaneous gathering of friends and family at Tiny's Tavern on Saturday, July 25, from 12 to 2 p.m. Dave won the election as the only Democrat on the Yellowstone County Commission in 1981, serving until 1987 while leading efforts to modernize county... Full story
Graydon "Bub" Edwards Jr., age 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2019, at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and neighbor, who will be missed by all those that knew him. Memorial services will held 11 a.m., Thursday, August 1, at Opheim Community Church in Opheim, Mont., with Pastor Owen Childers officiating. A luncheon will follow services at the Opheim Community Church. Bub was born... Full story
A Wonderful Life with a Wonderful End If you asked Frank Helland about his life, chances are he would have said it was wonderful. Dad felt this way up to the moment he passed away in Bozeman, Mont., from pneumonia on Monday, July 22, 2019, at age 92. A memorial service will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, with lunch served following the service. The family will spread Dad's ashes with Mom's ashes at the cedar bush on the Reimche farm, where the... Full story
Andros "Andy" Delton Strommen was born on Jan. 3, 1920, on the Saco homestead in the wild rocky hills and arrived at heaven's pearly gates on Thursday, July 25, 2019, surrounded by family. Andy was born to Andrew Mathias and Orl (Crance) Strommen and raised with siblings, Andresa, Oris and Olaf. Andy and his siblings were pivotal in the running of the homestead from very early ages and this is where he found his love for hard work. He valued hard work and appreciated seeing others work hard, t... Full story
Theresa Mae (Fuhrman) Sather passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Bozeman, Mont., at the age of 94. A visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Glasgow, Mont., on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery. Theresa was born on Dec. 25, 1924, in Baylor, Mont., to Kon C. Fuhrman and Emma (Miller) Fuhrman. Theresa attended Glasgow High School and Northern... Full story
Michelene "Micki" Joanne (Durell) Fura, 64, of Great Falls, Mont., passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019, from complications of ovarian cancer. She was born on Sept. 22, 1954, in Glasgow, Mont., to William "Bill" and Darlene (Stenbakken) Durell. She was both baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Glasgow. She was a 1972 graduate of Glasgow High School. Micki married Randy Olson in 1972 and later divorced. They have three children; Christina, Jory, and Jill. She later married Daniel... Full story
Sharon (McElvain) Robinson passed away peacefully in Chandler, Ariz., in the early hours of Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the age of 79 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Memorial plans include a burial service at Hillview Cemetery, Hinsdale, Mont., Saturday, Aug. 3, at 11:30 a.m. to be followed by a reception at the Willie Nelson American Legion Post in Hinsdale. A celebration of life will be held in Helena, Mont., Sunday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m., at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2330 E Broad... Full story
Vincent "Jim" Green, age 77, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. Jim was born May 18, 1942, in Deer Park, Ill., to Vincent and Ellen (Snell). He attended Ottawa High School. He enlisted in the Air Force after graduation in 1960 where he was stationed in Constantine, Spain. He married Karen Gremaux in 1964 and had three daughters, Dawna, Stacy and Heidi. Jim married Bonnie Watterud in 1978 and had two children, Luree and Jason. Together, Jim and Bonnie ran Taco Johns and... Full story
Graydon D. Edwards passed away July 22, 2019 . Services will be Thursday Aug. 1, 2019 11:00 a.m. at Opheim Community Church.... Full story
James David Girtman, 71, of Carrabelle, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, and is now at peace from the holds of dementia. He was born Jan. 18, 1948, in Miami, Fla. Dave was very proud of the Girtman heritage in South Florida dating to 1896 when his grandfather, J.D. Girtman, opened a mercantile and trading post. Dave's love of the nursery and foliage industry and real estate development was honestly inherited from his father and grandfather. He was a successful entrepreneur and... Full story
Marvin Barnby, 90, passed away in Nampa, Idaho, on Tuesday, April 4, 2018. There will be a graveside service Sunday, July 21, at 2 p.m. at the Opheim Lawndale Cemetary. Friends and family are welcome.... Full story
Vincent ‘Jim’ Green, age 77, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont. Services are Thursday, July 18, at 11 a.m at the Assembly of God Church in Glasgow.... Full story
Gene LaVerne Brandt, age 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, friend, and neighbor went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday July 4, 2019, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. A celebration of Gene's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. A reception will follow. Burial with military honors will take place in Highland Cemetery at 12 p.m. Gene was born March 22, 1924, on a farm north of Nashua,... Full story
Delsie Doris (Funk) Brooks, 91, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, Mont., where she resided. Delsie "Del" was born to Ferdinand and Agatha Funk on June 30, 1927, delivered by her father on the Funk homestead in Larslan, Mont. Children often rode horses in those days and Delsie's family was no different. She and her siblings enjoyed such activities but an accident occurred when Delsie was just two years old. She got too close to the back feet of the... Full story
Richard David Winderl, 85, longtime resident of Valley County, passed away at Valley View Home, in Glasgow, Mont., on the afternoon of Friday, June 28, 2019. Services will be Monday, July 8, at St. Raphael's Church at 10 a.m., with burial in Highland Cemetery with luncheon to follow at the Parish Center. Richard was born on March 22, 1934, to Theodore and Blanche (Rouse) Winderl. He was the ninth child of 10 sons. He lived on the family farm just south of Richland, Mont. Richard attended... Full story
Gloria Ione Shanks, age 87, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Roundup, Mont., of natural causes. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, Mont. A graveside service will follow at the Highland Cemetery. Gloria was born on July 25, 1931, in Bainville Mont., the daughter of Leo and Gladys Robinson. She was the oldest of four children. She was raised on a farm outside of Bainville and graduated from Bainville High School in 1949. On Oct.... Full story
Our dad, grandpa, husband, brother, and uncle, Hyram Peters passed away at Northeast Montana Health Services in Wolf Point, Mont., on Friday, June 21, 2019. At Hyram's request, cremation has taken place, no services are planned. Hyram Walker Peters was born on July 14, 1939, in Glasgow, Mont., to Hyram and Maude (Walker) Peters. He went to elementary school in Nashua, Mont., as well as Glasgow Junior and Senior, graduating in 1958. Dad was voted "Most Mischievous" of his class and had the second... Full story
